Audrey Hepburn's rise to become a fashion icon and a beloved figure in film history is a fascinating story that intertwines her talent, grace, and unique collaborations with influential designers. Born in Belgium in 1929, Hepburn's early life was marked by the challenges of World War II, which instilled in her a resilience and sophistication that later shone through in her acting roles.
In modern times, Valentine’s Day on February 14th is the day most of us recognise to express affection to our lovers with greetings and gifts. However do you know how it all started?
Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd Century. There are many stories about St Valentine and over time these stories grew into the legend we know today.
At the time of Valentine's life, many Romans were converting to Christianity, but the Emperor Claudius II was a pagan and created strict laws about what Christians were allowed to do. Claudius believed that Roman soldiers should be completely devoted to Rome and therefore passed a law preventing them from marrying. However, St Valentine began to marry these soldiers in secret Christian ceremonies and this was the beginning of his reputation for believing in the importance of love above all else.
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It may not be something you've thought much about, however now we've asked the question, I bet you're interested to learn a little more about this historic character whose very image signifies Valentines Day love.
Whilst the mention of the name Cupid typically conjures images of a Cherub like baby wielding a bow and arrow, Eros as he was known to the Greeks and Cupid as he later was renamed by the Romans, struck at the hearts of both gods and mortals alike using his quiver filled with arrows to play with their emotions. Sharp golden arrows would arouse desire, whilst blunt lead arrows would ignite aversion and cause one to flee.
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Historically, a tie as an accessory mostly worn by men. With the evolution of fashion, however, women are embracing this accessory in their wardrobes as well. A tie or necktie is worn around a collar and tied just below the chin. The fashion industry has developed ties into different styles, sizes, and colours depending on the dress code of the occasion.
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Learning how to tie a tie overtime has been analyzed and thought out over for years. The tie’s history is quite captivating considering it is an accessory rather than clothing.
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